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Author: Danilo Castro (@FilmNoirArchive)

is an entertainment writer for Heavy.com who currently lives in Arizona. He also writes for Screen Rant, Little White Lies, and PopMatters. You can contact him at danilo.castro@heavy.com or follow him on Twitter @DaniloSCastro.

In honor the Duo Double Feature Blogathon, I revisit the works of icons Robert Mitchum and Jane Russell. Their chemistry in films, His Kind of Woman (1951) and Macao (1952) lit up the screen like few duos ever have. Full essay here.

With the recent passing of beloved character actor John Heard, I revisit his performance in the 1981 neo-noir Cutter’s Way. As a burned out veteran out for revenge, Heard has never been better. Full essay here.

Jacques Demy’s ability to capture young love, in all its glory and fragility, is what makes The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) such a timeless classic. Read on to learn more about the film’s superb release on the Criterion Collection.

I had the distinct pleasure of talking with Tuxedo (singer Mayer Hawthorne and producer Jake One) about sampling, Death Row, and how they’re keeping the funk alive in the modern day. Full interview here.